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Holidays Act Replacement Announced

Holidays Act Replacement Announced

Following the announcement that the New Zealand government will replace the Holidays Act with a new Employment Leave Act, we break down the anticipated changes and what these mean for DSPs.

Secure by Design: The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Software Security Culture

Secure by Design: The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Software Security Culture

Too often, software security is seen as the sole responsibility of technical and security teams. That's why we're bringing Dr. Pamela O’Shea, Director at Shea Security to challenge that view in our upcoming webinar 'Secure by Design: The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Software Security Culture' on Tuesday 21 October 2025. Kicking off our two-part Secure by Design series, this webinar is tailored for non-developers but open to all. Developers, keep your eyes peeled.. your turn is next.

NPP Capabilities

NPP Capabilities

DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Payments Plus (AP+) Building the Future of Account-To-Account Payments in Australia - Public Consultation on NPP Capabilities on 6 August 2025. 


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